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MPs call for council powers over asylum housing

By Martin Ford | 17 December 2018

Councils should be tasked with inspecting accommodation for asylum seekers and granted the power ...

Councils receive £250m 'shot in the arm' for SEND services

By Martin Ford | 17 December 2018

The Government has pledged an extra £250m to councils to spend on services for children with Spec...

Wakefield avoids intervention over children's services

By Martin Ford | 13 December 2018

Wakefield Council should retain control of its children’s services, a commissioner has recommended.

Ade Adetosoye takes up interim chief role at Bromley

By Martin Ford | 13 December 2018

Councillors in Bromley have appointed Ade Adetosoye as interim chief executive, following the ret...

Councils to take £200m hit under Scottish budget proposals

By Martin Ford | 13 December 2018

A row has broken out over local government funding in the Scottish Government’s proposed budget.

Barnsley chief Diana Terris announces retirement

By Martin Ford | 12 December 2018

The chief executive of Barnsley MBC, Diana Terris, has announced she will retire next year.

Lancaster chief Parsonage to take over at Wokingham Council

By Martin Ford | 12 December 2018

Wokingham Council has announced the appointment of Susan Parsonage as its new chief executive.

Care Management Group sold for £200m

By Martin Ford | 11 December 2018

A care provider has been sold in a multi-million pound deal, with another company expected to be ...

Deputy steps up to become chief executive at East Lindsey

By Martin Ford | 11 December 2018

East Lindsey DC has confirmed the appointment of Rob Barlow as its next chief executive.

Over-40s care tax could net £15bn

By Martin Ford | 11 December 2018

A tax levied on people aged over 40 could raise £15bn per year for social care, according to new ...